About this Program
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme is open for international students to pursue their doctoral studies in Hong Kong, China. Established in 2009 by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC), the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme seeks to attract excellent learners from around the globe to pursue their PhD programs at Hong Kong universities.
Eligibility:
To be eligible in this program the applicants must:
- Candidate must be a full-time new PhD student
- Candidates can be from any nationality around the globe.
- If you don’t want to submit an IELTS report, then you must be able to prove that you have completed your previous education at an English Medium Institute.
- The candidate must choose from the given list of 8 universities.
Eligible Universities:
8 Universities are Participating under a Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2024.
- City University of Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Baptist University
- Lingnan University
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- The Education University of Hong Kong
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- The University of Hong Kong
Fields of Study
- Sciences
- Medicine
- Engineering and Technology
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Business Studies
Selection criteria:
While candidates’ academic excellence is of primary consideration, the selection panels will take into account factors as follows:
- Academic excellence
- Research ability and potential
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership abilities
Program Benefits
The Fellowship Award:
- Annual stipend of HK$331,200 (approximately US$42,460)
- Conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$13,800 (approximately US$1,760)
- No prior work experience is required.
- If you require more than 3 years to complete the fellowship, additional support may be provided by the University.
How to Apply
The applicants can apply through the official website
Candidates should first make an Initial Application online through the Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme Electronic System (HKPFSES) to obtain an HKPFS Reference Number by 1 December 2023 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00 before submitting applications for Ph.D. admission to their desired universities.
Applicants may choose up to two programs/departments at one or two universities for Ph.D.
- Step 1: Submit Initial Application to Research Grants Council (by December 1st, 2023)
Guidance Note for completing the Initial Application (in PDF format)
HKPFS Electronic System – Initial Application
- Step 2: Submit Full Applications to Proposed Universities
After completing an initial application, applicants should submit full applications for their selected Ph.D. programs to the proposed universities quoting their HKPFS Reference Number.
Application Period
Application deadline: 1st December 2023
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